Food

Our global teams cover shelf life contaminants, pesticides, new product development and nutrition, supporting customers with due diligence and highly robust surveillance programmes.

We undertake food testing in a diverse range of categories and groups, including ambient, chilled, processed, ready to eat, baked and dried food, dairy, fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, condiments and seafood.

Oil and gas

We are leaders in corrosion, coatings, asset life management, failures analysis, environmental testing and IUT, as well as recognised experts in more routine weld procedures and certification, and metallurgy for pipelines and other oil and gas assets.

Coatings testing

Based around a global network of laboratories, Exova specialises in coatings technology for oil and gas, with expertise in pipe and field joint coatings, as well as capabilities in specialist protective and marine coatings, where we are currently accredited for both IMO and PSPC test protocols.

Composites

Exova is a world-leader in fibre-reinforced composites. We offer support in material selection and qualification, testing, manufacturing process development, failures analysis, repair technology and training.

We can also help to develop a safe working environment by preventing hazards and minimising risk.

Corrosion testing

Exova is a recognised world-leader in corrosion services. Our global network of laboratories specialise in the qualification of materials for “sour” service applications and offer a full spectrum of standard and specialised tests.

We also undertake high pressure, high temperature testing, as well as pitting and crevice corrosion testing.

Failure analysis

Our teams of expert metallurgists, chemists, and materials scientists are internationally recognised as some of the most experienced in their field, and our failure analysis capabilities include metallurgical, chemical, composite and polymer analysis.

Exova facts

Exova locations

Exova has over 3,800 experts specialising in testing, calibration and advisory services in 23 countries worldwide. Whether you have a need for local or global support, you can call on our connected world of expertise.

Exova board

Exova completed a successful IPO on the London Stock Exchange in April 2014. Our Board comprises the Chairman, Fred Kindle, two Executive Directors, a Non-Executive Director and five Independent Non-Executive Directors.

Exova executive team

Corporate social responsibility

As a global business operating in 23 countries, Exova is committed to both conducting its business in a socially responsible manner and to respecting the needs of its customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

Commitment to safety

Exova is committed to being a world leader in testing, calibration and advisory services. To achieve this, we recognise that we must ensure the safety and well-being of our people, and the environment, by delivering world-class HSE standards.

Our safety performance

Safety is our priority. Our objective is to operate our business without injury to our people or damage to the environment. We utilise HSE incident reporting to ensure that our sites can record and report incidents, and the actions taken to prevent any re-occurrence.

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Aerospace testing

Aerospace testing services that push the technology envelope

In a market driven by the demand for ever greater aircraft performance and commercial return, we understand your need to innovate and push the envelope of materials performance, application and manufacturing. Exova has a proud track record of helping the world’s leading aerospace companies to achieve competitive advantage through the provision of technically demanding aerospace testing solutions and advisory services.

Our aerospace testing solutions support you at every stage of the product life cycle, from your R&D phase through manufacturing and application, to life extension and disposal.

Aerospace testing in action

Nadcap approved aerospace testing laboratories

With 15 Nadcap approved laboratories, more than any other aerospace testing provider, we have an international footprint with a long history in commercial and military aerospace testing. In addition, our laboratories hold approvals from leading OEMs and conduct accredited testing to ISO 17025 standards. This qualifies us to deliver a full range of services to meet the most demanding of aerospace testing. Whether your requirement is in metals or composites, we provide solutions across mechanical, non-destructive and chemical testing, wear properties, structural and failure analysis.

Our responsive, cost effective solutions are founded on our understanding that both you and your requirements are unique. At Exova, our testing services are tailored to you.

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